James Smith, MBA, serves as the Vice President Academic at Pures College of Technology, overseeing academic programming and new program development since May 2024. Concurrently, James has been a Professor at Brescia University since September 2019. Prior to these roles, James held significant positions including Director of AgriFood and the Grove at Western Fair Association and Associate Dean at Fanshawe College. With extensive experience in culinary education, James has also served as Chair of Culinary Arts at Centennial College and held multiple roles at various culinary and hospitality organizations, including executive chef and food writer. James earned an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from George Brown College.
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